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General election to decide major races in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County

By The Commercial Staff

In addition to the race for U.S. President, Tuesday’s general election will include contests for the Pine Bluff mayor’s office, county judge and sheriff.

Early voting will continue at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office in the courthouse Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, polls will be open between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The general election runoff, if necessary, will be Nov. 27 and early voting for a runoff would be held Nov. 20, 21, and 26 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Mayoral candidates

Nine candidates are vying for Pine Bluff mayor:

Debe Hollingsworth, proprietor with Jim Hoover LLC;

Kent Broughton, a graduate student at the Clinton School of Public Service;

For the removal of Tony Lawhon from the office of Mayor of Redfield, AR.

Against the removal of Tony Lawhon from the office of Mayor of Redfield, AR.

State Ballot Issues

Issue No. 1

An amendment to provide additional funding for state highways, county roads, city streets, bridges, and other surface transportation.

Issue No. 2

An amendment concerning municipal and county financing of sales tax anticipated revenue bond projects, unfunded liabilities of closed local police and fire pension plans, and real and tangible personal property.

Issue No. 5

The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act. An act making the medical use of marijuana legal under Arkansas state law, but acknowledging that marijuana use, possession, and distribution for any purpose remain illegal under federal law.